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Cancer Bats
“The best table scraps would be combinations you can make off of multiple peoples plates to form a whole meal - that’s the best score. There's no such thing as bad scraps, although I would avoid dumpster diving because that's a quick way to get sick”...
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We Are Scientists
‘What?! What the fuck are they talking about?!’” exclaims Keith. “That is some truly, truly lazy journalism. It’s like they sat there and went, ‘It’s a three and a half minute pop song, who else does that? The Kaiser Chiefs and The Killers!"...
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The Cave Singers
A guitarist who didn’t play guitar, a group who didn’t listen to folk, and a band that didn’t really want to be a band – just how the hell do The Cave Singers exist? Compared to the raucous digital noise of previous, the rustic folk subtlety that beset them was a distinct change of pace...
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Stone Gods
“Oh lord, that was a fright that was! It was like playing in a squat. It was good fun though, a good fun gig!” And what does today’s dressing room smell of? “Bananas,” comes the reply. It almost comes as slight relief...
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Yoav
"I flew up to play for the promotion and A&R staff, and on my way to the audition I was waiting for the lift to take me to the appropriate floor when the lift doors open and out walks (Crowded House frontman) Neil Finn! I seem to be surrounded by those moments, I quite enjoy that!"...
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Eric Johnson
"He’s definitely a cultural icon, from several generations. You have the original 1930s and that, my grandmother is familiar with Flash Gordon. It gives you an idea of how long-running this character is, and how well loved he is, so it’s obviously big shoes to fill..."
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Tom Baxter
The London based singer songwriter isn't your average husky voiced man armed with an acoustic guitar. Tom Baxter is a mixed-media making machine and took some well-deserved time out to talk to Bandidge about celebrity friends, being an ambassador and his spilt from Sony...
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Fiction Plane
They’re an English Rock band with musical ties deep into Seattle’s 90’s grunge, with the trio sounding like a breed between Faith No More, Pearl Jam and Reef. With a third, heavily praised album, Left Side Of The Brain, the trio set their sights on making their own name...
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Black Kids
Cranking out their unbelievably upbeat and unique brand of pop – a crazy mishmash of the Go! Team, The Cure and Motion City Soundtrack – they’ve caught the attention from media and pop royalty on both sides of the Atlantic. Find out why, by clicking below...
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ALO
It’s one step away from the fantasy world of Prog; filled with keyboards and poor Rick Wakeman impressions, but even with the odds stacked against them, ALO have managed to make a very good name for themselves as a quartet that are a Jam Band for the common man.
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Conditions
The rising US rock band have caught up with Bandidge via the wonders of technology and Alex Howard, one of Conditions’ guitarists, gave us his thoughts on the Riot! tour and explained why Bandidge readers should watch out for the band...
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New Found Glory
New Found Glory are clearly a band that are happy just to be on the road playing their music and despite a crowd reaction that’s somewhat less frenzied than they normally receive, the band showed in Leicester why they are one of the best pop-punk bands in the world...
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The Rascals
Coming originally from the Wirral, Liverpool, it’s probably no real surprise to see their likeness’ put alongside some of the Mersey’s better exports since the Fab Four. With the music press starting to wake up and sense another gem in its midst, there must be a vague sense of deja vous...
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From Autumn To Ashes
Up until last year, US rock band From Autumn to Ashes had been very quiet. This may have been because of the departure of their vocalist, Benjamin Perri. However luck was on the band’s side as drummer Jeff Gretz stepped up to front the group shortly after 2007’s LP was released...
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Chris Barrie
With the release of Spitting Image, the satirical show that attracted up to 15 million viewers in their prime, Bandidge got a chance to catch up with Chris Barrie, one of the voices behind the rubber puppets. Running from 1984 to 1996, Bandidge talks about the past, the present and the future...
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2007 - Hidden Gems - Ruarri Joseph
With nearly two-thirds of the interview completed, Ruarri’s sudden interjection has thrown the whole flow of the conversation into mild confusion. It’s not like there’s been a tirade of Gordon Ramsay style swearing by yours truly, but a double-barrelled word has caused offence...
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2007 - Hidden Gems - Goldspot
They've been getting love and respect on both iTunes and Radio 2, as well as featuring in highly established "Top 10" lists for the year 2007. All of this has happened after record labels refused to sign them in the US, which proved to be their loss, and the UK's gain.
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Ash
One of the most loved bands from the UK, Ash have pretty much done it all. From teenage starlets, through to making a slasher film including Dave Grohl and Coldplay, as well as appearing on some of the biggest musical stages along the way, there's no denying their brilliance...
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Modern Toss [EXPLICIT CONTENT]
"The anarchic Modern Toss series comes to Bandidge HQ, and it's safe to say that it was an absolute disaster. If I ever see Alan again, I'm going to kill him - he's destroyed the Bandidge offices!" To find out why the editor is so mad, click below! It's a bit rude though, so beware!
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UNKLE
James Lavelle's reputation precedes him; a dance-label guru from an early age, breaking through majorly influential artists of the future and working with some of the coolest artists on this globe. So what posessed him to change UNKLE into a live band? Read on below...
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Alexisonfire
Amid all the hype around Alexisonfire around Nottingham Rock City, Bandidge sneaked in a chat with the guys in their dressing room to talk about playing live, directions for new material and oddly, dating Pete Doherty…
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Will Haven
In an industry that’s obsessed with aesthetics, it’s rare to find a band that is all about the music, even to extent of taking a downfall and having to go back, regroup and realise you’ve come back to normality. One such band that has done just that though is Will Haven...
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Slaves To Gravity
Slaves to Gravity are one of the latest bands in many to lay the claim to bring back the rock that we should all be listening to, rather than the atypical indie trash that takes up the charts. Find out why you should listen to them by clicking below...
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Kids In Glass Houses
They've been around since 2003, but it wasn't until just over a year ago that things really started to take off for Kids In Glass Houses. The five-piece rockers from Wales have been tipped by music taste-makers for greatness, so Bandidge thought it was time to check them out.
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Bowling For Soup
They're best known by the masses by song Girl All The Bad Guys Want or for their guest appearance on a certain Playstation game, Bowling For Soup have amassed a legion of fans and many who respect them for their energetic, power punk. Click below for the full interview...
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Angels And Airwaves
Dividing opinion more than Fightstar with people loving or hating them with a passion, Angels and Airwaves are definately a band on the lips of many since their launch in 2005. Instead of talking to resident mouthpiece Tom DeLonge, Bandidge talks to guitarist David Kennedy...
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Orson
Orson are back, and with them comes a decidedly rock and roll attitude. But can they shake the pop label? A year on from their number one album Bright Idea, where exactly is the group going? Bandidge caught up with Chris for a chat ahead of the launch of new LP Culture Vultures.
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Gravenhurst
Bands can easily climb the ladder of fame these days and forget their roots, but some bands and artists will progress for years without ever getting heard properly, or ever be given a platform for their music. One of these bands is Gravenhurst. Find out why on Bandidge...
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Scouting For Girls
The Internet really is useful tool. Whether it’s shopping, chatting to people or discussing bad movies it is definitely the greatest invention since sliced bread. Many new bands take advantage of the Internet as a starting platform for their music, and why not? Scouting For Girls tell all...
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My First Radio
Ross currently works as an operations manager for a fragrance company, but he hopes to taste the sweet smell of success with his band My First Radio. When Danny Longhorn met up for a chat, he found out that things are moving in the right direction for the Northampton quartet...
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The Dead 60's
Patience, according to the saying, is a virtue. In Britain, it’s almost part of our genetic makeup. Queueing in the UK is almost written in the genes, so imagine having to wait a whole twelve months to release an album you've written. If you need to ask anyone about it, ask The Dead 60's.
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Funeral For A Friend
Progression is a very serious word to contend with in the world of music. For some, it can see careers rejuvenated after years in the wilderness, whilst for others it is as regular as clockwork; a total necessity when carving out their next long-player. For FFAF, it's all about the necessity...
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Kate Nash
Already praised (or criticised) as the new Lilly Allen, Kate Nash may have much to do to make an individual name for her in our ears. With her debut album not due out until September, Kate has plenty of time to do this. As far as she’s concerned, she could do no better than to be herself.
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